BMW X2 continues the crossbreed revolution

BMW has answered another automotive question never asked with its new compact X2. What happens when you combine a small crossover, sports utility vehicle and a coupe.

Well, you get a sports activity coupe.

Scheduled to reach showrooms during March priced from $55,900 plus on-roads, the new genre-straddling offering is appeals to those chasing ride height of an SUV with a sporty character.

Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder good for 141kW and 280Nm. It can reach 100kmh from standstill in 7.7 seconds.

It's a trail previously blazed by the polarising BMW X6 and the X4.

The BMW X2 is scheduled to reach showrooms during March priced from $55,900.Contributed

The X2 falls in the small premium SUV segment, where it will come up against the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. It is based on the BMW X1 SUV, but is shorter, wider and lower.

Boot space is a reasonable 470 litres.

Among the standard gear is the iDrive6 infotainment system with a 6.5-inch touchscreen (8.8-inch screen is an option), rear spoiler, LED headlights which corner when you turn, automatic high beam, power tailgate, cloth/alcantara trim, M leather steering wheel, sports front seats, parking sensors front and back, rear view camera and sat nav.

The BMW X2 is scheduled to reach showrooms during March priced from $55,900.Contributed

The M Sport X package is fitted as standard, which includes contrasting lower exterior cladding in grey, and also grey horizontal sections to the front bumper, along with matching 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cloth/alcantara trim has yellow contrast stitching.

Choose the M Sport Package as a no-cost option and it includes a body kit, different alloys, while inside there is blue interior stitching.

The BMW X2 is scheduled to reach showrooms during March priced from $55,900.Contributed

"We are excited to be adding the BMW X2 to the small premium SUV segment,” said BMW Group Australia CEO, Marc Werner.